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Why is this moment so impactful?

It triggers a significant power shift within the scene: the Joker, who had been calm, collects, and in control, switches to violent unpredictability. The pencil is not just a tool of murder; it’s a symbol of chaos, of the Joker’s spontaneous and brutal approach. Without it, audiences might not fully accept him as a genuinely menacing threat. The trick establishes his willingness to kill without premeditation, marking him as a character driven by madness rather than meticulous planning alone.

Creating Realism and Impact